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Dog show vet checks to continue
Kennel Club vote for vet checks at dog shows

The Kennel Club has announced that veterinary checks at dog shows will continue following a "lengthy discussion" at the club's AGM on 16th May.

Members of the Kennel Club voted for the continuation of the checks, following a proposed motion to suspend them. The principle of veterinary checks was always supported, but views differed about how the process should be implemented.

After a long discussion, 92 members voted for the continuation of the current checks and 56 against.

Steve Dean, chairman of the Kennel Club, said: "There were strong feelings expressed both for and against the vet checks but members have resolved to support the continuation of the checks, which sends out a strong message about our commitment to ensuring that winning show dogs are healthy examples of their breed."

He went on to say that the comments raised at the AGM would be taken to the Kennel Club's General Committee and a wider consultation would be instigated to decide how the veterinary checks should evolve.

The Kennel Club introduced veterinary checks for 15 high-profile breeds this year to ensure that dogs winning Best in Breed prizes at Group and General Championship shows are not affected by conformational problems that have a detrimental impact on their health.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.